Title of the activity
WTO e-Learning courses
Activity Type
e-Learning course
Description
The WTO e-Learning Programme provides comprehensive online training on the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Multilateral Trading System, tailored primarily for government officials from eligible WTO Members and Observers. Accessible anytime and anywhere, these courses enable participants to enhance their trade-related knowledge while seamlessly integrating learning with their professional responsibilities. All courses are expertly designed by WTO experts and the e-Learning Unit.
By enrolling in the programme, participants gain access to high-quality training materials prepared by WTO experts and receive continuous support from the e-Learning team. The programme features interactive activities, live sessions, and e-Learning Communities that foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. The programme’s key objectives are to 1) Deepen understanding of the WTO’s role, functions, and agreements; 2) Strengthen capacity to locate and utilize WTO-related information and documentation; 3) Engage in outreach activities to expand awareness of trade-related issues; and, 4) Enhance and support WTO blended learning through the provision of virtual classrooms for virtual and in-person TRTA activities.
Courses are designed with structured modules, each targeting specific learning objectives. Interactive elements enhance engagement, and successful completion is recognized with a certificate for participants who pass the final exam.
To encourage active participation, the e-Learning team organizes live sessions, maintains the WTO e-Learning Community, and curates content for platforms like X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These initiatives provide regular updates on WTO activities, facilitate discussions on global trade topics, and offer networking opportunities. Participants can apply insights gained from the courses and social media engagements to their daily work and policy priorities.
For those not eligible for formal enrolment, the programme offers self-study access to its course materials, extending its reach to academia, legislators, journalists, NGOs, civil society, and the private sector. This inclusive approach broadens understanding of global trade dynamics and promotes informed dialogue among diverse stakeholders.
By enrolling in the programme, participants gain access to high-quality training materials prepared by WTO experts and receive continuous support from the e-Learning team. The programme features interactive activities, live sessions, and e-Learning Communities that foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. The programme’s key objectives are to 1) Deepen understanding of the WTO’s role, functions, and agreements; 2) Strengthen capacity to locate and utilize WTO-related information and documentation; 3) Engage in outreach activities to expand awareness of trade-related issues; and, 4) Enhance and support WTO blended learning through the provision of virtual classrooms for virtual and in-person TRTA activities.
Courses are designed with structured modules, each targeting specific learning objectives. Interactive elements enhance engagement, and successful completion is recognized with a certificate for participants who pass the final exam.
To encourage active participation, the e-Learning team organizes live sessions, maintains the WTO e-Learning Community, and curates content for platforms like X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These initiatives provide regular updates on WTO activities, facilitate discussions on global trade topics, and offer networking opportunities. Participants can apply insights gained from the courses and social media engagements to their daily work and policy priorities.
For those not eligible for formal enrolment, the programme offers self-study access to its course materials, extending its reach to academia, legislators, journalists, NGOs, civil society, and the private sector. This inclusive approach broadens understanding of global trade dynamics and promotes informed dialogue among diverse stakeholders.
Venue
Switzerland
City
https://www.learning.wto.org/
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
262
Activity Level
selection process
Interested government officials should register online at https://www.learning.wto.org and then must submit a nomination form to have unrestricted access to the e-Learning platform (access to all training materials and activities; and receive a WTO certificate upon successfully completing a course). The nomination form can be downloaded and uploaded at https://www.learning.wto.org/.
Please find below a quick guide with further details regarding registration:
https://www.learning.wto.org/pluginfile.php/16392/mod_resource/content/1/WTO%20E-Learning%20-%20Quick%20Guide%20-%20English.pdf
For more information, do not hesitate to contact the e-Learning Unit at elearning@wto.org
Please find below a quick guide with further details regarding registration:
https://www.learning.wto.org/pluginfile.php/16392/mod_resource/content/1/WTO%20E-Learning%20-%20Quick%20Guide%20-%20English.pdf
For more information, do not hesitate to contact the e-Learning Unit at elearning@wto.org
Pre-requisite
The target audience for WTO e-Learning are government officials from eligible WTO Members and Observers. WTO e-Learning is part of the WTO's PLS and offers courses on a basic and intermediate level as well as outside the PLS. The courses offered are in the generalist and specialist path. Some of the courses are pre-requisites for other e-Learning courses or face-to-face/virtual activities which take place in Geneva, in the regions, or online.
Participants must also possess an excellent ability to communicate in English, French or Spanish, respectively.
Participants not eligible for enrolment in WTO e-Learning courses can access the training material for self-study.
Participants must also possess an excellent ability to communicate in English, French or Spanish, respectively.
Participants not eligible for enrolment in WTO e-Learning courses can access the training material for self-study.
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
Multilingual
Key Result
1. Government officials are implementing WTO Agreements and fully realising Members' rights and obligations
Key Output
1.1: Government officials have enhanced knowledge about WTO Agreements, trade policy formulation and conduct of trade negotiations
Programme
Invited Members and Observers:
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain, Kingdom of
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte dʼIvoire
Cuba
Curaçao
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong, China
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait, the State of
Kyrgyz Republic
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lebanese Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macao, China
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova, Republic of
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Macedonia
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sao Tomé and Principe
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syrian Arab Republic
Chinese Taipei
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Viet Nam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe